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ER03 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,290 mi
Last recorded82,290 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER03 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,531 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 76,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,838 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,435 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 65,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,446 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff / driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,361 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,028 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,104 miles

Front wipers

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 50,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 50,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,127 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 44,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,453 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,834 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,193 miles

All 4 tyres on min tread

Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,150 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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ER03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ER03 SUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ER03 SUB registered?

ER03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is ER03 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER03 SUB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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